Model year
2016 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 2,082 complaints for the 2016 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (600), ENGINE (317), SERVICE BRAKES (302). NHTSA lists 4 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 6 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
20V332000 · Jun 8, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
20V098000 · Feb 21, 2020
ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot…
19V278000 · Apr 8, 2019
ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous…
18V894000 · Dec 18, 2018
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's…
18V568000 · Aug 31, 2018
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
17V767000 · Nov 29, 2017
SEATS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
17V652000 · Oct 16, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition…
17V526000 · Aug 28, 2017
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
3 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
2,082 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 58, fire flag on 25, injury field 51, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ16001 | Brake Master Cylinder Failure · SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION… | Sep 28, 2016 | Jul 5, 2020 |
| PE18008 | Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Aug 3, 2018 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| PE25002 | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| EA26001 | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Jan 30, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS PAYLOAD PACKAGE · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
2 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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